New worm bin setup - vermicomposting

[@A-V]

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[@amyleader5147]

I definitely DO like to see how people organize the things in their wormery❤

[@jenniferb.8350]

A.V. - l have watched your channel for aprox a year now. Have a worm tower 360 that has been running for 8 months, and your videos have given me a lot of guidance and answers along the way. Its nice to see someone who is genuinely interested in the worms themselves as you are. Thank you for the in depth look you give into verma culture.

[@bryonlako7377]

Another natural idea for a topping is tree bark. I have a decent sized piece I plop down in the center of my bin and the worms seem to enjoy it

[@MaffeiKris]

I have used tree bark from firewood that has sat. I just pulled the bark off and I thinks my worms leaves it as well! The worms seemed to have loved it and it has a very cool texture as it breaks down

[@brat-rodnoy]

As always you are the best! Thanks, I enjoyed watching you video masterpiece, keep on filming and hope will not going to be tired of it! Thumbs up from me friend.

[@Handlegrip]

I think you do a great job at explaining things. You seem like a very genuinely friendly guy. I really do appreciate you sharing your knowledge hands on. You even do a great job editing your videos. Take care!!

[@A-V]

A comment like yours really brightens my day. I really appreciate it - thank you so much!

[@Handlegrip]

@@A-V No problem!! I feel that you are a very compassionate, patient, and caring person. I don't see that too often. I can tell you take this serious and you really seem to enjoy composting with worms. I can see why! Worms are so harmless. All they want to do so eat in a comfortable environment. And that is what you provide. Your worms looks happy.. I believe if you have something good to say about somebody you should share it.

[@A-V]

Thanks for the uplifting comment. It's always so awesome when someone genuinely appreciates my videos. I seriously appreciate the positive feedback. Thank you!

[@anitaanaya378]

I have learned from your videos, sharing to relatives and young persons interested in the idea of recycling after a summer camp I presented vermi composting.

[@A-V]

Thank you for watching & for sharing!

[@jayabudhathokj3736]

Thank you sir again I will see your more vedieos.

[@franciscosilver6644]

I was almost giving up with my worms bins after having several problems with them. After watching this video hope has returned to me. Thanks man! Take good care

[@A-V]

I had some fairly catastrophic issues recently too in some of my systems but I think that I have identified the causes of the problems and revised my methods to drive improved outcomes. So far the recovery is looking very promising. I'm continuing to keep my fingers crossed - both for myself and for you too. Thanks for watching!

[@jancoleson6846]

The leaves are a great moisture controller and the worms will move into them when they need to.

[@jenniferg6818]

My bins are loaded with black leaves.

[@Doitallgp]

This video changed the way I set up bins after watching it a few times. My bins are much easier to maintain now. Thank you for the content.

[@A-V]

That's great news - thanks for watching!

[@ClickinChicken]

i used mushroom compost as my inoculate, when i started.

[@UpsideDown853]

right... you had the eggshells worked by a mixer, I was full on ready to chop. My head was doing the logistics of creating the shell grit. Perfect example of over-thinking. Thanks for sharing!

[@A-V]

For the longest time I pulverized my egg shells manually using a mortar and pestle (ie. a baby food jar and the wooden handle of a trowel). Boy was that a workout. Be advised... the coarse material whirling around in your blender will score the surface. I use an old drink blender that came with multiple cup. I use only one of the cups exclusively for this purpose. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHmlaqWlidxkb9k Thanks for watching!

[@marcosvinicius-mn6ej]

Your method is very good. Here in Brazil, we usually use closed compost with holes in the lids, for vertical movement of earthworms, 2 digester boxes and 1 for slurry. But we don't cover it with newspaper and cardboard like you do. Food is usually put into piles and covered with sawdust

[@michaelougarezos8963]

very good thank you

[@A-V]

Thanks for watching!

[@Nixcion]

I have looked at good videos for vermicomposting and you are always the best!

[@A-V]

Thank you!

[@tradermanpennyporkchop1385]

Thanks!

[@luciatolosa2386]

Muchísimas gracias por compartir sus conocimientos! He investigado hace años sobre la lombriz roja californiana y cómo alimentarla. Su canal es el más completo, didáctico y ameno y no deja dudas porque abarca todos los pasos. Soy una nueva suscriptora y lo felicito realmente por su trabajo. Saludos cordiales desde La Plata, Argentina 🇦🇷

[@A-V]

Gracias por las amables palabras. Realmente lo aprecio. ¡Gracias por ver!

[@ClickinChicken]

i worked w/ my worms yesterday.! blended chow, moisture, vegetable service is shut off, "imperfect foods" San Francisco. Neighbor helps me scraps. :)

[@ambersamusements5257]

Some ASMR aspects to your video today. ☺️ Very nice new worm bin set up.

[@lilychong6811]

Absolutely love yr videos though staying in a tropical humid country

[@A-V]

Thank you for watching!

[@MartinianoJuanes]

Your videos are great man.

[@A-V]

Thank you for watching!

[@MrRoot18]

Step by step follow your guide.ready box now waiting for my little worms to move in...i hope they will not escape and like the new home.

[@A-V]

I hope so too - best of luck with your new worm farm. And thank you for watching!

[@michalamuggiernst464]

After watching 20 starter worm box videos, you are the only one that mentions grit! 🤔🤔 seems like an important factor.

[@A-V]

I agree that it is important. And I'm somewhat surprised that so many such videos would omit such a key ingredient. Thanks for watching!

[@ΑνδρεαςΑρζουμανιδης-χ7η]

Hello there, nice video. 2 days ago i started my own compost bin but with nightcrawlers. I almost did the same beddings but instead of letting the bin sit for a couple of days i put the worms the same day. The next morning i added some food including banana,apple and kiwi peels,plus tomato and i checked the same day and the next morning but i couldn't see any worms near them. First, i must say that i have only 16 worms and i counted 2 cocoons too. My thought is that maybe there is not enough moisture at the top and that's why they don't approach them, thanks for your time👍👍

[@A-V]

Usually the stuff you feed the worms needs some time to begin decomposing before the worms can start feeding on it. Give it a few days & you’ll soon see them coming for the food you gave them. Thanks for watching!

[@joinmeinthedirt5186]

Another great video worth saving. Thank you

[@turidtelefonbeskjed7247]

A wonderful video,.Thank you !

[@woutervandenbosch8161]

I understand why you chose the 1 bin variant but I personaly choose the 2 bin version. This way air could come up from below because I made holes and to much water could seep down. I used a very fine mased gase to cover every hole I made so my worms are safe but in my opinion there is more airflow and more oxigen in my bins. Also by lifting up my top bin I could easaly find out if they are 2 damp or not. Simply by chekking if there is water in the bottem one.

[@TimmMix]

I was subbed for your channel quite a while but didn’t watch a lot but now I really wanted to do some vermicomposting because it sounds really fun and its a new hobby with a neat side effect (compost). Thanks for your video as I am a complete beginner. Just what I needed :)

[@A-V]

Great news - best of luck with it. Thanks for watching!

[@csizaarpad]

Great video, thank You for uploading!

[@cookie761]

Have you ever done a video on just how you prep those coffee filters and dry the coffee, and how you wash the egg shells and prep them? I'd love to see how you handle all of that and how you store things. That would be a great interest to me, and probably too many others. Maybe you've done it already? I'm not very organized, so I need help in that matter before I make a MESS here! LOL!

[@A-V]

I have one that you can check out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHmlaqWlidxkb9k That's the only thing that I've done about egg shell prep - although I also have this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aojEm2eZfbmpirM which also demonstrates the process while I provide voice-over chit chat :) I hope you find it useful

[@toniwarrson2682]

you are amazing i love how you explain how the ben works not just goes in the but why you taught me how to vermicompost i got my worms from the ground from a farm and it got or has a lot of everything i have 8 ben wich i am trying to separate but it is going to take alot time i started in august i am in February i got a bucket worm ben the flying bugs are hard to deal with i just want to say thanks i love your videos and share them a lot on facebook

[@A-V]

Sounds awesome. Thank you for watching!

[@anitaanaya378]

For flying insects, I have been spraying the too with neems oil in water, shake well before spraying. I have my towers from home Depot can and their kids, made three hikes in top, add a rock or brick on top of the lid. Home Depot plastics 5 gallon, are around my garden, fruit trees, squash, fig trees, and rose bushes. All plants are thriving due to the red wiggle worm castings. I managed to take one 5 gallon bucket out to demonstrate children from a summer camp and start them in their own tower with the 4" PVC pipes I started with and teach them the method of vermi composting and reasons. I've learned from the best with our dear friend here. I enjoy how he explains thing out, especially the errors he has made and correcting instructions, this had helped me not to make those mistakes. Thank you!!

[@martymarquette9920]

Sthis was very helpful

[@chknmstr]

Great channel! Switched from compost pile to vermicompost bins with red wigglers two months ago to stop feeding raccoons, squirrels, birds, and also gophers and invasive creeping roots of the nearby trees. Was wondering if vermicompost really is as superior to regular store-bought compost as some other online resources claim?

[@A-V]

Good question. I have no experience with store bought compost. Hopefully someone who knows about this topic can chime in. Thanks for watching!

[@chknmstr]

@@A-V Recently started seeing fruit fly pupae between layers of wet newspaper used as a bin cover, even though the food is buried under layers of leaves and then shredded paper. Thinking of getting flour sack cloth to completely cover the bins to keep the flies out; not completely sure, but hopefully it is loose enough to allow unimpeded air exchange.

[@lalisegoviaesquivel4157]

This is awesome, thanks!!

[@A-V]

Thank you for watching!

[@genewells6691]

Good morning brother This is your prayer Warrior I love your video on how to start a new van and I am new and I'm following you as best as I can I'm not too sharp with the technology on the phone on KZbin and stuff but I'm learning From people like you I really really like your system and I'm going to be asking questions in the future Thank you very much I would like your address to send you a prayer bear I am a prayer warrior in the Pentecostal church and that's what I do that's my Ministry is praying for people So if you feel led and would like a couple of my prayers for you and your wife or your children Just let me know In Jesus name😇😍

[@A-V]

Thank you so much for the kind offer. As you may have seen, I do my best to respond to all questions and comments. If you put a question out there that I am unable to answer, then often others who read the comments jump int o provide their feedback. Thanks for watching!

[@halamansalipatv6043]

I want to try doing this

[@crypington8537]

Great information mate, I have watched all your videos and always happy to see another upload. I started my own worm bin about a month ago and it seems to be going well, although I had a little problem with pot worms so I slowed down the feedings. How do you avoid pot worms? I always see that you feed your worms much more than I do. Keep up the good worm.

[@A-V]

I normally don't see the pot worms since they are so tiny, but when I closely examine the highly detailed footage of my time-lapse videos I am able to to see them. I don't worry about trying to control them - I treat them as just another contributor to the composting process. In your case though if their numbers are great then it could mean that the conditions in your bin are either too damp or too acidic. This also means that the conditions are less than optimal for your regular composting worms. Making efforts to help the material dry out - and/or adding materials to help neutralize the pH (ie. crushed eggshells, lime, wood ash, etc.) - should help reduce the number of pot worms in your bin. Good luck with it. And thank you for watching!

[@perlakaydan1160]

joseph merryweather he has so many worms per bin Feed much slower in the early days you can always up the feeding later I use the pocket method for a new bin Bury some food in one corner week later do the same in the next corner then a week later check the first corner if all the food is gone feed the third corner Remember the bedding is food too, so they don't go hungry Good luck with your new venture. Is it for Vermicompost or fishing worms?

[@toniwarrson2682]

i had the same problem i use avocado to get the bulk of them out but if you make your own food for the worms cornmeal wheat flower with whole grain oatmeal grind it all together and feed them half-cup check next day see if it all gone they like acidic soil and real wet bens it a sign that your ben is to wet use more leaves that will help bring the ph up in the ben and pot worms hate it alkaline soil and can not reproduce i hope this helps you it took me a long time to figure this out over a year

[@linens2lace]

Thank you for this video.

[@nokim1]

Appreciate your videos. I’m curious why you freeze your food scrape before giving to them? Don’t the worms love rotting food?

[@A-V]

You are correct - on what worms like. For me the problem would be having a bunch of stuff sitting around in that state of decay waiting to become worm food. Freezing preserves it virtually indefinitely, prevents or even kills hitchhiking pests & even speeds along the decay process by jumpstarting the cellular breakdown as a result of being frozen & thawed. Thanks for watching!

[@Dee.C]

Use rainwater . No chemicals.

[@phroge1866]

Dee C depends on where you live, smoggy areas have poor quality rain water

[@robertevans4165]

As much as I enjoy watching fascinating stuff like this. I just wish that the subtitles would be better to understand. Wormery not were Mary.

[@A-V]

I suppose that's the way the cookie crumbles when goofballs like me adopt the use of made-up words in their videos. Perhaps if some day I move to a different location then I can come up with a new name for the space that the caption generating algorithms can more accurately transcribe :)

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

I have 2 bins going into final migration. So I am about 2 weeks behind you. I set up new beds a week or 2 before I start moving worms out of migrating bins.. I notice you don't seem to use compressed paper egg crates. I will set up beds in the same way (,maybe slightly different proportions. ). I love comparing your bins to mine and seeing just how much my cooler cellar makes my bins a little slower. P.s. I put a plant heat mat in for 2 -3 weeks and it loomed as if the worm population dropped??? Not as many adults...but a lot of juveniles?? Didn't stay in cellar long enough to really tell what was going on. Will measure and track worms as removed to new bin.

[@A-V]

When I buy eggs it is usually from Costco - and it comes in a clear plastic tray. Since it is a 2-dozen tray, I keep it out in the garage refrigerator... and I use a cardboard tray to bring a portion of the eggs in to the kitchen refrigerator. So my cardboard tray gets used over & over - for that reason I don't compost it.

[@marlonpayabyab8480]

Im using refrigerator and bathub as wormbin

[@marcosvinicius-mn6ej]

O seu método é melhor e mais simples e barato

[@kathleenosullivan8601]

I like to run everything thru the blender before feeding my worms & that includes several eggshells. My question is: If I'm blending the eggshells with the food & I can see the shells getting smaller & smaller until they disappear into the green muck, is that still supplying enough grit for the worms? Thx & keep posting your great videos! You ROCK!!!

[@A-V]

My guess is that the shells you place into the blender probably do get sufficiently pulverized. But if you want to be sure then you might consider grinding them separately.

[@ammarveit]

Thankes for sharing , After haw many dayes l've to check that the Worms Is Born and i've ti feed Thema again ?

[@A-V]

I believe that in ideal conditions cocoons can hatch in approx 3-4 weeks. Luckily worms can eat not only their food, but also their bedding, or even their own castings - so they should not go hungry. Some people say that worms can consume half their body weight daily - so their feeding needs will change as the population grows & as the worms multiply. Thanks for watching!

[@ammarveit]

@@A-V the problem that at Venice se have 0 degree, i've sistema the PIN inside a palanet home on the upper livel Hope to win this challenge , thank you for all

[@paso3010]

I sure wish I had seen this video prior to setting up my recent bin. I made a very deep bin with lots of peat moss since it is so plentiful in my area. I have lots of shredded paper and cardboard mixed in, however it is 8 inches deep. The worms seem to go all over bin including passing thru the dry. The RW seem to stay close to the top. I check moisture and add rain water if needed since my bedding is so deep. After seeing so many of your videos and the use of shallow bins I'm considering converting the bin to mirror what you are doing. Have you ever work with a very large bin ? Thanks for all you do for the worm community. :)

[@A-V]

I have never used a large bin for worm composting - the largest system I have is the VermiBag Mini. My preference is the deeper type of bus bin / bus box which is around 7 gallons capacity. Although it may not seem like much, once a bus box reaches its holding limit the weight of the system is significant. I would never want to use anything larger or heavier. Thanks for watching!

[@mamambootybootybooty]

Newbie here🙂. Have been working on this project for a few months. Recently added some leaf litter to my bin but then about 2 weeks later, noticed slugs climbing up the walls. I think the leaf litter probably introduced those into my bins. Are they harmful? Should I try to remove them? How do you keep slugs from entering…dry out the leaf litter before placement? Great video sir!!!

[@A-V]

I have never had to contend with slugs in my worm bins. Unfortunately, I don't know if they will cause problems - nor do I know of any techniques for getting rid of them When I bring in leaves from outside they are always from a leaf bag in which the leaves were placed month, if not years, prior... so they are always bone dry Thanks for watching!

[@ruthgreen7424]

sorry didn't wait for your reply in video where you said its choice

[@vonniepothos5977]

Thanks for sharing this video I'm a newbie and I am looking forward to seeing how this comes out for me. Is RW worms the only worms that is good for this process?

[@A-V]

Besides red wigglers there are a number of other type of worms that are good for vermicomposting. Each type has its own pros & cons. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vermicompost#Suitable_worm_species Thanks for watching!

[@rezcarface]

Nice videos, do you use grass clippings as material as well? I just started a new bin with a lot of grass. fresh and dry mixed.

[@A-V]

I have not used grass but I'm sure the worms will enjoy it. Thanks for watching!

[@halamansalipatv6043]

Great sharings thank u i have also worms but they are not pink as yours its just like black in color but same sizes as yours i dont know their names

[@homeiswhereukeepurdealdoe]

is there a following video from when u added the worms? ♥ love, from argentina.

[@A-V]

Yes, there is. As a matter of fact - I made an entire series of videos tracking the full life of this bin. They can be seen in the following playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLMXQWDlzK6p_NMeCOpHVT2j1Wos7RaCgX I invite you to check it out. Thank you for watching!

[@homeiswhereukeepurdealdoe]

@@A-V you rock! ♥

[@stuartdoran7626]

Liked and subscribed. Enjoyable and educational worm bed video. Thank you :-)

[@A-V]

I just finished shooting another new video today showing a new worm bin being built :) Thanks for watching!

[@OptimusPrimeTheFlash]

Can I use as a grit, chinchilla bath sand which I read is made of pumice?

[@A-V]

I am not certain about that.. perhaps someone else who knows more about this can jump in to answer...... Thanks for watching!

[@yonibertoli559]

once you have finished putting everything together, in how long the new worms will be placed in their new habitat. Thank you !!

[@A-V]

When possible I always try to give new bins at least a few days to "prime" before introducing the worms. During this "priming" time the vermicompost (or garden soil) added to the bin plays its very important role; the beneficial bacteria & microbes spread throughout the sterile bedding materials and food - giving the decomposition process a nice head-start. Thank you for watching!

[@uchibauki2515]

I think your worms like your consistency, you always have the same order in feeding and bedding please stay like the way you always do , don’t keep changing like other people trying new bedding and new style I can see they have dirty and terrible worm bin 😃

[@A-V]

I sometimes try new things... but for the most part, when I find something that works I try to keep with it. Thanks for watching!

[@NapapanHabier]

It does not look like you have a problem of worm escaping. Everyday, 5-7 worms escape from a container even it has a lid on but not tight enough, I guess.

[@A-V]

I have no lids - therefor I don't get the build-up of condensation on the walls & lid of my worm bins. For that reason my worms don't venture out of the material to go after the collecting water vapor. You might want to consider removing the lid on your container to see if it helps keep your worms from wandering; in its place just cover the material by placing some paper over the top of it. Good luck - and thank you for watching!

[@LifeIsGooden]

@@A-V do you keep a light on? our worms seems to want to leave the bin even without a lid unless we keep a light on. thank you!

[@A-V]

I've been noticing that going on in my bins lately too... perhaps due tot he increased humidity (??). To answer your question - no, I do not leave lights on

[@LifeIsGooden]

@@A-V very interesting!! Ours 100% get out of the bin if we don’t leave the light on and do leave the lid off

[@A-V]

Just a thought - perhaps you could explore the possibility that something going on in the system is causing the worms to want to flee... Good luck with it - and thanks for watching!

[@maximilliantarmidi6323]

Can i use full leaves only for bedding?

[@A-V]

Sure - that would work well. Thanks for watching!

[@usharaniu8251]

So beautifully explained thanku somuch for the video .one small doubt , After how many days the worms should be introduced

[@A-V]

I was unsure of the answer to this so I did a little reading on the topic. I found one source that said to allow for about a week prior to introducing the worms. I'm sure if you leave even more time then the results can only be better. Thank you for watching!

[@usharaniu8251]

@@A-V thanku somuch for ur quick reply 😊👍

[@mayshomesteadchronicles]

Awesome 👍 this ANSWERS MY QUESTION. Thank you so much AV!!!

[@RaadYacu]

Awesome video. How many worms would you start this size of bin with?

[@A-V]

I invite you to check out the follow-up video in which I release the worms into the bin. Link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJK9gKyrgsqVb7M My estimation is that there were at least a thousand worms released into the bin. Thanks for watching!

[@mayshomesteadchronicles]

Is it a bad idea to let the bedding with the food sit for almost a week? I just finished the bedding but my worms won't be coming in for at least 4 or 5 days

[@A-V]

Last time I built a new bin it sat for 11 days prior to me introducing worms into it. Before that, I let that new bin sit for over a month before loading in worms. Allowing the food a little extra time to begin the decomposition process is something the worms will certainly appreciate. I don't think you have anything to worry about. Thanks for watching!

[@mayshomesteadchronicles]

@@A-V You have NO idea how much It means to me that you responded to my comment and so quickly! I have been watching your videos a lot lately. When my wife catches me watching one of your videos she's like, "Another worm video?" Haha. It's just so fascinating to me. I have an outdoor worm bin on my property and I just started an indoor bin yesterday. Looking forward to seeing the differences in the two. God bless you, sir. It's great to see that you're having such success with your bins. Most of all, that you're having a good time. Keep 'em coming and keep on wormposting :)

[@sandyvanhemelrijk8574]

great info... 1 question. Why do you freeze the food? How much do you feed the worms when you want to expand your population?

[@A-V]

Freezing the kitchen scraps serves a few purposes. First, it keeps the kitchen scraps out of reach of anything that might take an interest in it if it were left out.. such as insects. Secondly, by freezing the materials it gives them a better chance it breaking down more quickly as it thaws. Lastly, it keeps the scraps from making a stink in my kitchen.Thanks for watching!

[@MichaelJosephJr934]

How many pounds of castings will that produce? And how long?

[@A-V]

There are too many variables to say... For example, if the container is maintained with a steady supply of bedding and foods, then a nearly full bin like this becomes quite heavy - I don't even now how heavy though since I don't ever weigh things. Perhaps a good 20 or 30 pounds I would say. The amount of time also depends on many things... primarily on the number of worms occupying the system, the types of materials placed into the system, the temperature, etc., etc. Thanks for watching!

[@petertownsend503]

A V - would it be beneficial to use the perforated bin to catch the 'juice' run off and use it on the garden?

[@A-V]

I myself do not bother with collecting drippings. Most other people who raise worms & post their experiences here on KZbin don't seem to do so either. I think that some people make a "tea" by soaking their finished castings & watering their plants with that liquid. Thanks for watching!

[@doubleooh7337]

Can i ask you a question? What benefits have you noticed a plant gets from being grown in cardboard/paper compost? Can you name any benefits? Yes i know worms like it but i doubt the plants like it! Id feed my worms cardboard maybe in the winter when real food for them is hard to get ftom outside, for the worms it would keep the worms alive during hard times but that's the only time id use it

[@A-V]

I don't have any experience using cardboard/paper vermicompost. I feed the worms mainly kitchen scraps (coffee, fruits, veggies, etc) and the cardboard/paper is only used as bedding. Perhaps others reading these comments will be able to provide feedback about their experiences using compost originating from only paper products...

[@hevchip741]

I'm not sure about using cardboard with paint colouring on it. Is there micro plastic in the coffee filters. Be careful not to use too many coffee grounds as they can make it a bit acidic which the worms don't like also I never use citrus fruits in mine.

[@A-V]

Thank you for watching!

[@lloydedmonds8775]

I’ve appreciated your videos as you’ve helped encourage me to start Vermicomposting. I compost already, so it make sense lol Coffee seems to be a popular treat. How about tea bags?

[@A-V]

I myself don't drink tea, so my worms are never fed tea bags... but I have seen numerous examples of people feeding them to their worms. Like anything new though, its always best to try it on a small scale initially and adjust further ongoing activity in accord with the initial results. I've seen examples of people who have used them - and the only gotchyas that I have seen are the staple which, in some cases, holds the bag together... and in some cases either the string or the bag itself was found to be of a material that the worms will not eat. Otherwise, tea bags are typically a totally useable thing in a worm bin :)

[@lloydedmonds8775]

@@A-V Thanks for the reply! I’ve been tossing them with staples in my Compost knowing they would probably rust away by the time I use it by next spring. I’ll certainly be cautious with my new family members;)

[@ruthgreen7424]

do you put holes in the bottom of all your wormbins

[@A-V]

I have a couple bins with holes - but most do not. Thanks for watching!

[@sandycummings4791]

Don’t the leaves introduce other bugs into your bin? I have mine in my garage and don’t want bugs that might migrate to my house. I’m new to this so I am asking this as a question I guess.

[@A-V]

I was a bit paranoid about that too for a while, but after bringing leaves in for a while now without having anything go seriously haywire, I continue doing so without doing anything to prevent such a thing from occurring. However during the height of my phase of being anxious about it, the leaves would first go into my microwave oven for a few minutes until the whole box was steaming - at which point I was fairly certain that nothing survived & it was safe to bring the leaves inside free of any hitchhikers. Thanks for watching!

[@A-V]

I was a bit paranoid about that too for a while, but after bringing leaves in for a while now without having anything go seriously haywire, I continue doing so without doing anything to prevent such a thing from occurring. However during the height of my phase of being anxious about it, the leaves would first go into my microwave oven for a few minutes until the whole box was steaming - at which point I was fairly certain that nothing survived & it was safe to bring the leaves inside free of any hitchhikers. Thanks for watching!

[@Trackhoe075]

New sub here ! Question “ any chance of a close up of your spreadsheet?” If not it’s ok. I just like using them

[@A-V]

I placed a copy of the spreadsheet on Google Drive in the beginning of 2020 - so it is a bit dated but its basic construct is unchanged. It can be downloaded at the following link: drive.google.com/file/d/1dlMqnJJREOhUuHaxovsrC6JVAXXXZtO4/view?usp=sharing As I have told others, it is full of funky Excel formulas - it isn't as user friendly as one might think from simply looking at it. With that said, feel free to download it and do with it what you will. Enjoy & good luck with it.

[@Trackhoe075]

@@A-V thank you

[@naiftimes-offgridecotectur4289]

Are you measuring the temp time by time. Your bin is pretty covered. Heard that over 68 C some bacterias are diying.

[@A-V]

I do not take temperature measurements of my bins but I do have a thermometer hanging overhead from the ceiling. 68° celsius is very hot (154° F). I never observe my bins getting warm or hot - so I don't think I have anything to worry about. Thanks for watching!

[@neverbari5695]

For how long do you keep the bin bedding before introducing the worms

[@A-V]

I have no set amount of time. Occasionally I have no time at all... and on other occasions I have pre-made worm bins built & sitting around unoccupied for weeks & weeks. Thanks for watching!

[@victoriavazquez4578]

El polvo que le pone que es?

[@A-V]

Los gusanos tienen mollejas, como pájaros, por lo que necesitan algún tipo de material fino y grueso para comer con su comida para ayudar a descomponerla. Esa es la arena que yo uso, que son cáscaras de huevo pulverizadas. ¡Gracias por ver!

[@FatihKarakurt]

your carbon/nitrogen ratio seems too high. Did you experiment with using less?

[@A-V]

Sure - I am always experimenting with various things. Are you suggesting that more carbon materials would be a good idea? Thanks for watching!

[@FatihKarakurt]

@@A-V For bacterial composting 2 to 1 ratio is suggested. I thought should be similar with worms. Your setup seems too much carbon initially but perhaps you get to ideal rate later. Based on the healthy look and density of your worms you are doing great.

[@Blueisdeath1]

What type / size bin do you use for breeding?

[@A-V]

For me the emphasis was always simply composting. I never really made any deliberate efforts to breed the worms. Even without any special encouragement they seem to multiply quite readily anyhow. Thank you for watching!

[@memo4935]

Thank you for this good tip and video. for the next generation I do this. My "Wurmlis" or "Würmli"(Swissgerman for Worms) are Eisenia Foetida aus Schweizer Produktion they come from here: www.wormup.ch/kompostwuermer. This information because, you asked me, wich kind of worms I have. Because of the Temperature they need. This Kind is actually pretty lively. An they are very diligent.

[@naiftimes-offgridecotectur4289]

You didn't add worm in your. How you get the population?

[@A-V]

This video is the start of a new beginners' series playlist. Here I only build the bin. Then I suggest that the bin be left to sit for a few days or weeks prior to adding worms. In the follow-up video I add worms. I invite you to check out the playlist here: kzbin.info/aero/PLMXQWDlzK6p_NMeCOpHVT2j1Wos7RaCgX Thanks for watching!

[@naiftimes-offgridecotectur4289]

@@A-V Thanks for you attention. Got the idea. Will be following the series.

[@williamfelts7530]

When I am doing a migration feeding zone I don't know if any one else has the results that I have I leave my toilet paper rolls whole and after a week 10 days there moist and they squish down some and are full of worms and I can not stress full!!!!$ lol

[@A-V]

I'll need to keep that in mind for the next time I try another migration. Thanks for watching!

[@williamfelts7530]

Love your videos I start watching and just get lost lol

[@dennisjj6529]

I wish you would have suggested how many worms to add....a waste of 17:47.